Sumps????Protein Skimmers??????????

Im new to the Marine Aquarium world.. I have a 55gal cycling right now
with 45lb of live rock. I need to know when I need a protein skimmer
if I even need one. Also wondering about if I could get a design on a
sump, id love to house all my equipmnt there and keep my display tank
nice. Please give me a site with a SUMP DESIGN as well as the answer
to my questions. Thanks in advance!

If it gets messy with the live rock you may need a skimmer sooner than you
think as the Ammonia spike could kill off life-forms on the rock and warrant
skimming. If not, once you have cycled the tank and start to introduce fish
you might want to consider getting a skimmer then. It is possible to operate
entirely without a protein skimmer. The skimmer just makes it easier to
maintain the optimum tank water conditions.


"Kyle" wrote in message
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Im new to the Marine Aquarium world.. I have a 55gal cycling right now
with 45lb of live rock. I need to know when I need a protein skimmer
if I even need one. Also wondering about if I could get a design on a
sump, id love to house all my equipmnt there and keep my display tank
nice. Please give me a site with a SUMP DESIGN as well as the answer
to my questions. Thanks in advance!

get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get
used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one


at least 1 he
http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html


get to know groups.google.com its your friend


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Richard Reynolds

Go to my site for a lot more sump information:
http://www.melevsreef.com

Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off).
For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump).

Marc


Richard Reynolds wrote:

get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get
used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one

at least 1 he
http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html

get to know groups.google.com its your friend

--
Richard Reynolds


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Marc Levenson wrote in message ...
Go to my site for a lot more sump information:
http://www.melevsreef.com

Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off).
For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump).

Marc


Richard Reynolds wrote:

get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get
used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one

at least 1 he
http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html

get to know groups.google.com its your friend

--
Richard Reynolds



Ok thanks a LOT!!

(Kyle) wrote in message . com...
Marc Levenson wrote in message ...
Go to my site for a lot more sump information:
http://www.melevsreef.com

Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off).
For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump).

Marc


Richard Reynolds wrote:

get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get
used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one

at least 1 he
http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html

get to know groups.google.com its your friend

--
Richard Reynolds



Ok thanks a LOT!!


Ok... WOW arcrylic is expensive. Can I ask a local company that shapes
acrylic to make me one? The local aqarium shop also said I need a
Berlin skimmer thingy for my sump. Is this true, is there a
difference? Thanks in advance!

Ok... WOW arcrylic is expensive. Can I ask a local company that shapes
acrylic to make me one? The local aqarium shop also said I need a
Berlin skimmer thingy for my sump. Is this true, is there a
difference? Thanks in advance!

skip the berlin skimmer thingy they are not so great. as to you needing a protein
skimmer there are probibly 4 threads at anyone time on them. most any company that works
with acrylic will make one for you. but expect to pay $$$$ also being for a sump you can
often find cutoffs or scrap acrylic sold by the pound for much less $$$ consider it if you
are only building 1 sump for yourself.

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Richard Reynolds

skimmers.... Euroreef or Aqua C is what I always recommend.

Sumps... you can build your own, and only be out the cost of materials, like Richard stated. You can also
use a glass aquarium, siliconing in glass dividers (from the local glass shop), to save some money.

Marc


Kyle wrote:

(Kyle) wrote in message . com...
Marc Levenson wrote in message ...
Go to my site for a lot more sump information:
http://www.melevsreef.com

Yes, you want a skimmer now, a good one made by Aqua C, Euroreef or ASM (Euroreef knock-off).
For a 55g, I'd use the Aqua C Remora Pro (Hang On Back - HOB) or an Urchin Pro (in sump).

Marc


Richard Reynolds wrote:

get the skimmer now, most take a while before they are skimming good, plus you have to get
used to adjusting it. dont wait until you need one

at least 1 he
http://www.melevsreef.com/make_a_sump.html

get to know groups.google.com its your friend

--
Richard Reynolds



Ok thanks a LOT!!

Ok... WOW arcrylic is expensive. Can I ask a local company that shapes
acrylic to make me one? The local aqarium shop also said I need a
Berlin skimmer thingy for my sump. Is this true, is there a
difference? Thanks in advance!

--
Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
Marine Hobbyist: http://www.melevsreef.com